He did this in aid of Make Some Noise, a national charity belonging to Global, who are in the same group as Smooth.

It aims to promote and fundraise for small charities helping young people with illness, disability or lack of opportunity, which people might not otherwise have heard of.

One of the local charities which they support is the Children’s Bereavement Centre in Newark, which offers support and guidance for children, youngsters and their families who are affected by terminal illness, death or parental separation, and they joined Gareth on his Newark climb.

Caroline Froggatt, head of fundraising at the charity, said: “It has been absolutely fantastic, we would never in a million years have got the radio coverage they gave us.

“We are hoping to be able to get enough to pay for a bereavement councillor but besides the money, Global has given us training, support and made people aware of us.

Speaking about the climb she added: “I am not a fan of heights either and I can tell you it was terrifying. The fact that he faced his fear to support a small charity like us was amazing.”

You can still support Gareth’s climb and donate to Make Some Noise here .